LNP - Brother of notorious underworld figure ‘Pukudu Kanna’ arrested at BIA

2025-03-14   |   Crime

A brother of notorious underworld figure and organized criminal Balachandran Pushparaj, alias “Pukudu Kanna”, has been arrested at the Bandaranaik...

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LNP - Couple arrested while transporting ‘Ice’ in Seeduwa

2025-03-14   |   Crime

A male and female suspect have been arrested with a stock of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) in a raid conducted last night (12) in the Liyanagemu...

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LNP - Person hospitalised following shooting in Weliweriya

2025-03-14   |   Crime

A shooting has occurred in the Araliyagaha Junction area of the Weliweriya Police Division, injuring one person, according to police. The injured indi...

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LNP - Govt implementing record basic salary hike for public sector despite financial limits: President

2025-03-14   |   Politics

Despite financial limitations, the government has implemented the largest-ever increase in the basic salary of public sector employees, President Anur...

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LNP - Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success

2025-03-13   |   Uncategorized

Sydney surgeons ‘enormously proud’ after patient in his 40s receives the Australian-designed implant designed as a bridge before donor heart An Au...

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LNP - Overseas travel ban imposed on tuition teacher accused of beating students

2025-03-13   |   Education

An overseas travel ban has been imposed on a teacher at a private tuition class who is accused of forcing students to kneel and assaulting them. ...

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LNP - Police Sergeant arrested while soliciting bribe inside court

2025-03-13   |   Crime

A Police Sergeant attached to the Hatton Police Station has been arrested by the officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or C...

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LNP - Homagama’s growing deer population to be relocated to suitable habitat

2025-03-13   |   Uncategorized

National People’s Power (NPP) Colombo District MP Aruna Panagoda stated in Parliament today (12) that a decision has been made to relocate the growi...

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LNP - Suspect wanted over Middeniya triple murder arrested at BIA

2025-03-13   |   Crime

A suspect wanted for aiding and abetting in the recent triple murder at Middeniya, has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) i...

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LNP - Showers expected in Eastern Province & Mullaittivu District

2025-03-13   |   Technology

The Department of Meteorology says that a few showers will occur in Eastern Province and in Mullaitivu District today (13). Showers or thundershowers ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka revealed to be the world’s most family-friendly country for 2025

2025-03-13   |   Uncategorized

There are endless things to consider when moving to another country. What is the culture like? How easy is it to find work? How are the transport link...

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LNP - Indian PM Narendra Modi to break ground for Sampur solar project

2025-03-11   |   Sports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is expected to visit Sri Lanka early next month will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the ground...

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LNP - Sri Lanka ‘welcomes’ investment opportunities from Adani - Cabinet Spokesman

2025-03-11   |   Business

Sri Lanka has not changed its stance on doing business with India’s Adani Group and welcomes investment opportunities from the conglomerate, the cou...

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LNP - Rosy to contest for CMC?

2025-03-11   |   Uncategorized

Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake is planning to contest for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) under the UNP banner. Ms. Senanayake, when inqu...

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LNP - Sri Lanka among countries with lowest terror threats in the world

2025-03-11   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka has been named one of the countries with the lowest terror threats in the world, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025. The 12t...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Police launches new training to educate officers on LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion

2025-03-11   |   Weather

Sri Lanka Police has launched its first-ever training program aimed at educating officers about the LGBTQ+ community. The course, held at the Kat...

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LNP - New exam to replace Grade 5 Scholarship Exam by 2028

2025-03-11   |   Education

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (10) that the government is set to introduce a new examination to replace the Grade 5...

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LNP - Minister reveals new salary increment structure for university staff

2025-03-11   |   Politics

Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Anura Karunathilaka revealed that a substantial salary increase will be made for university ac...

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LNP - Special train services for school holidays and Sri Pada pilgrimage season

2025-03-11   |   Weather

Sri Lanka Railways has introduced additional train journeys for March 2025 to accommodate increased passenger demand during the school holidays and th...

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LNP - Sweet surge in growth for local confectioneries in early 2025

2025-03-10   |   Development

By NUZLA RIZKIYA Sri Lanka’s confectionery industry is experiencing some sweet growth as it on an upward trajectory this year, supported by improvi...

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LNP - Eran Wickramaratne to run for Colombo Municipal Council from SJB?

2025-03-10   |   Sports

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is reportedly considering nominating former Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne for the Colombo Municipal Council in t...

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LNP - Two arrested for transporting, possession of coconut oil unfit for consumption

2025-03-10   |   Crime

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two suspects for transporting and the possession of a stock of coconut oil deemed unfit for human con...

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LNP - CoPF urges fast-tracking of Casino Regulatory Authority

2025-03-10   |   Uncategorized

The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week renewed its call to expedite the establishment of the Casino Regulatory Authority, citing major loss ...

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LNP - SL wins prestigious Green Destinations Bronze Award for Sigiriya at ITB

2025-03-10   |   Entertainment

Sri Lanka has won the prestigious Green Destinations Bronze Award for Sigiriya at the ITB travel fair in Germany.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment a...

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LNP - India win thriller to clinch third Champions Trophy title

2025-03-10   |   Uncategorized

India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets on Sunday (March 9) to win the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. In the title decider played at Dubai Internatio...

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